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Reed refuses to rule out fresh planning legislation
POLICY AND POLITICS

Reed refuses to rule out fresh planning legislation

By Dan Peters | 12 November 2025

Fresh planning legislation could be tabled to strip back environmental protections in an effort to boost the economy by speeding up infrastructure projects.

FINANCE

Putting local government in the Budget driving seat: Leaning on the dream

By Mike Emmerich | 04 November 2025

Asked for his fantasy Budget, Mike Emmerich suggests we should ‘plan for the national big stuff’ ...

REORGANISATION

Local government reorganisation: Better late than never

By Michael Burton | 04 November 2025

While LGR is already proving a challenge, for many Labour ministers it also represents unfinished...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Sunderland leads UK Smart City revolution and tech growth

By Patrick Melia | 31 October 2025

Embedding connectivity infrastructure into the very fabric of urban life can ignite the condition...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Unlocking the potential for a prosperous future in York and North Yorkshire

By Andy Kerr | 29 October 2025

York and North Yorkshire are on the brink of transformative economic growth. With the bold launch...

COHESION

Community restoration

By Dan Peters | 28 October 2025

After last year’s horrific terror attack in Southport, Sefton Council has been working tirelessly...

SKILLS

Closing the skills gap

By Greg Clark | 28 October 2025

Greg Clark ponders if post-16 reforms will finally pull the UK out of its productivity slump?

INCLUSIVE GROWTH

Balancing UK industrial strategy with Local Growth Plans

By Paige Portal | 27 October 2025

Paige Portal looks at whether local government can balance the Industrial Strategy’s national pri...

MAYORS

Should UK mayors learn from Mamdani?

By By Zoë Billingham | 24 October 2025

Zohran Mamdani leads NYC mayoral polls with bold cost of living policies, including rent control,...

POLICY AND POLITICS

McMahon backs co-operatives for growth

By Paul Marinko | 22 October 2025

Former devolution minister Jim McMahon has urged the Government to go much further to support co-...

INVESTMENT

Riding the investment wave

By Joe Fyans | 22 October 2025

Joe Fyans explores how councils can seize investment opportunities and manage risks as they tap i...

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Group Leader – Plans, Policies & Place Making

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Charnwood Borough Council

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Herefordshire Council

Director of People & Culture

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At Redbridge, we’re building an amazing place to work, learn and thrive. Apply for this job

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